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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.77, 34,801.20 and 13,828.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.77, 34,801.20 and 13,828.04 is: 20,769.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.77 : 34,801.20 = 13,828.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.77/34,801.20 = 13,828.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.77x = 34,801.20 × 13,828.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.77x = 481,232,385.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,232,385.65/23,169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.84

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